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First Deep Bottom Battlefield

The Battle of First Deep Bottom
July 27-29, 1864

During the night of July 26-27, the Union II Corps and two divisions of Sheridan’s cavalry under command of  Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock crossed to the north side of James River to threaten Richmond. This demonstration diverted Confederate forces from the impending attack at Petersburg on July 30. Union efforts to turn the Confederate position at New Market Heights and Fussell’s Mill were abandoned when the Confederates strongly reinforced their lines and counterattacked. During the night of July 29, the Federals recrossed the river leaving a garrison as heretofore to hold the bridgehead at Deep Bottom.

Preservation

125 Acres Saved

At a Glance

Campaign

  • Richmond-Petersburg Campaign

Location

Dates

  • July 27 - 29, 1864

Union Commander

Result

  • Confederate Victory Confederate Flag

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